The current global reality is likely leaving the majority of us feeling anxious and stressed. When all of our social media feeds are filled with posts about COVID-19 and every news channel is reporting on it constantly, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything that is happening. But, it's so important to take time for…
Author: Nila Sivatheesan
Inspiring Photographers
Lately I’ve been so inspired by wildlife photographer, Varun Aditya and his incredible images. In his Instagram highlights, he has a series of stories with tips for how best to use composition and framing in wildlife photography to tell a better story. Usually when photographing wildlife, I felt that I needed to zoom in as…
Oh, deer!
Among icy trails and frost-covered fields, we had quite the treat this morning, coming across dozens of white-tailed deer and cardinals. We explored Lynde Shores Conservation Area in Whitby, ON this morning. Extremely popular for wildlife viewing, Lynde Shores consists of 272 hectares of environmentally sensitive areas. It provides habitat for nesting birds and is…
A Decade of Photography
A decade of photography.
Best Moment of 2019
My favourite moment of 2019: Our Easter long-weekend trip to Miami Beach. More specifically, it would be our mornings watching the sunrise. Sunrise at South Beach We were lucky to find an affordable Airbnb so close to the beach. Our apartment's back door literally opened up to South Beach. My husband and I were only…
Centennial Ridges Trail
We completed the longest and most challenging hike I’ve ever done on Saturday - the 10.4 km Centennial Ridges Trail in Algonquin Park! It took us 5 and a half hours to complete the trail. This included multiple stops along the way for snacks, lunch and photography. Our legs were so sore by the end,…
Top 7 Locations In and Around Toronto for Nature and Wildlife Photography
We're fortunate to live in an area surrounded by so much natural beauty! Even in the heart of the city, you can find hot spots for birds and other wildlife. As an avid nature enthusiast and wildlife photographer, I decided to put together a list of my favourite spots in and around Toronto for nature…
Brick Works Quarry to Nature in the City
The Don Valley Brick Works Park was once an old Brick Works quarry, but has now been restored into a thriving eco-friendly site. We've been to Evergreen Brickworks a few times, but never had a chance to explore the park behind it. This park is a result of restoration that began in 1995, with the…
Here Comes The Sun
What better way to start off the summer than spending a sunny Saturday out in nature? We visited Edwards Gardens today in Toronto to do some photography. Highlight of the day: Two mallard duck families with the most adorable little ducklings! How did you spend the first Saturday of the summer?
Sakura at High Park
Every year, for about a week and a half in either April or May, large crowds of people head to High Park in Toronto to see the cherry blossom trees in peak bloom. It's a beautiful sight to see. This year was no exception. With only a day or two left before the petals fall…